Rescue dogs. Whether you think it’s a glorified way of getting a used dog or an inspiring way to help animals, if you’ve rescued then you know: the choice is not a choice. Here are 9 perfect truths about being an owner who only adopts rescues!

1. Rescue dogs all have a story; it’s never the same and it’s never very happy but it’s always interesting
- 1. Rescue dogs all have a story; it’s never the same and it’s never very happy but it’s always interesting
- 2. Rescue dogs have their quirks like all other dogs, but you always wonder if there’s a reason that they act the way they do
- 3. You don’t usually get to pick your dog out, rescues seek you out one way or another
- 4. You have considered moving just so you can have more rescue dogs
- 5. You’ve fostered dogs because it makes sense; it’s just like babysitting
- 6. You’ve fostered dogs and foster failed so hard you have more dogs than you thought you’d end up with
- 7. Age is really just a number, young or old, you celebrate every dog you get no matter what
- 8. Your vet bill is always higher than you’d like it to be but there’s no doubt that your dogs are worth it
- 9. You’ll sometimes be made fun of for rescuing dogs or being elitist, but you can’t help but be proud of helping to save such a beautiful creature from death
- 10. You rescued one, but you could rescue them all if you had the means
References
1. Shop 003 2. Dog’s Blog 3. Mister Spunky 4. Bedlam Farm 5. Pinterest 6. Daily Mail 7. Examiner 8. She Knows 9. Imgur 10. Knox News